In 2012, the interstate distribution of contaminated compounded drug products led to an outbreak of fungal meningitis in 20 states, which tragically resulted in 64 deaths and left 750 people with infections that were often severe and cause long-term damage.
Gene Green discusses the tragic impact of a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated drugs.
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